Denmark-based towage service provider Svitzer has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Cochin Shipyard to construct a new generation of electric tugs in India.
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The agreement will see Svitzer and Cochin Shipyard collaborate on plans to build electrical TRAnsverse tugboats at Cochin Shipyard’s facilities in India.
According to Svitzer, the collaboration marks a step forward in its electrification roadmap and in strengthening India’s role as a global maritime manufacturing hub.
The deal also signals Svitzer’s long-term commitment to ‘Make in India’ and to bring to market “one of the most advanced and environmentally progressive tug designs” to support India’s green port and green towage ambitions.
The electrical TRAnsverse vessels are intended for Svitzer’s global fleet renewal and growth markets, and to create the opportunity for a locally built design to be deployed in Indian port
